A high-level analysis using the 10 Principles of Transformation By: Chris Rangen & Claude. Gearing up for multiple, upcoming C-level programs on leading transformation, we explore some of the most visible, ongoing transformation cases out there. First out: Intel. Intel Corporation stands at one of the most critical inflection points in its storied 56-year history. […]
Want to see grown executives sweat? Put them in charge of a $50B transformation challenge. Then watch the magic happen. Here’s the brutal truth: Most leaders talk a good game about transformation, but when crisis hits, they crumble faster than a house of cards in a hurricane. That’s exactly why Duke, IE Business School, Hult, […]
Preface Leading up to the 2025 VC Fund Manager Masterclass in Mauritius, we explore the history and current ecosystem for venture financing in Mauritius. The country is already well-established as a financial services hub, with a thriving industry and large number of funds domiciled. Over a series of short articles we explore: Introduction The financial services sector […]
By: Christian Rangen & Rick Rasmussen Over the past 15+ years of working with startup ecosystems across the globe, we’ve watched countless founders make the same expensive mistakes. They give away too much equity too early. They accept SAFE terms they don’t understand. They reach Series B only to discover their ownership has been diluted to single digits. […]
How to Set Up a National Fund-of-Funds: A Strategic Blueprint for Ecosystem Builders I just got out of a really interesting lunch conversation on how to set up a national fund-of-funds. Here are my notes, sketched out over lunch and expanded into a practical guide for anyone considering this journey. The Lunch Meeting That Started […]
Since start, we have delivered 250+ Scale Up Programs and Masterclasses, supporting 4.000+ founders, investors and ecosystem builders around the world. This year alone, we’ll deliver 30 programs with nearly 600 participants. From impact founders in Southeast Asia, accelerators in South Africa, ecosystem builders in North America, tech founders in West Africa and top global […]
Two island nations. Identical populations. Radically different venture outcomes. Estonia and Mauritius each have approximately 1.3 million people. Yet Estonia has produced 10 unicorns valued at over $1 billion each, while Mauritius struggles to attract even $2 million in annual startup funding. What explains this 500x difference in venture capital success? In advance of the […]
Ever wondered how startups in MENA actually raise money? Let me walk you through the journey of Wiwo Bank – a fictive digital banking startup that went from napkin sketch to Series B in the region. First, The Basics: Your Funding Toolkit Before we dive into Wiwo’s story, let’s understand the three most common investment instruments […]
Over the past six years, we have run approximately 500 Strategy Sims sessions with participants from around the world. From C-level executives in global organizations to executive education programs at top business schools, developing venture ecosystems in the Middle East, and backing startup founders with global ambitions, Strategy Sims have served as a powerful tool […]
Over the last 5 years I’ve had the unique opportunity to work with 250+ emerging fund managers across a wide range of programs, masterclasses, GP accelerators and coaching sessions. Funds have ranged from seed, venture, growth, SME, debt and PE. Geographies have ranged from Europe, MENA, Africa, APAC and the Americas. In doing so, I’ve […]